Black Metal.

[MasterOLightning]

I'd still say that the tendency towards bassier black metal has far less to do with the bass guitar than a change in the tone of the guitars and production overall. Lack of interesting bass lines has been a complaint about lots of metal since forever, and I don't think that has really changed. Not many bands are using bass to complement the lead melody rather than just follow it. But it's hard to argue against how lots of successful BM bands have increasingly went with more low end as they went on. I don't think I'm making this up.

The Mgla that I first liked was just really trebly and catchy. I would have liked to hear more material like that. The things they have done since then are good also. I just could have gone for more of the old sound they had.

 

[skeptik]

Nattens Madrigal craps on everything Mgla's ever done, and I quite like Mgla.

 

[WCannibal]

I always thought that the production on Nattens Madrigal was Ulver attempting to get more black metal street cred. I like the album, but it seriously didn't need to be that raw.

 

[crimsonfloyd]

I always thought that the production on Nattens Madrigal was Ulver attempting to get more black metal street cred. I like the album, but it seriously didn't need to be that raw.

I don't know how worried about "black metal cred" Ulver were, since they released a double-disc of industrial music (or whatever you want to call Themes from William Blake...) just a year later.

 

[Mulver]

Garm doesn't care one bit about such things.

 

[WCannibal]

I don't know how worried about "black metal cred" Ulver were, since they released a double-disc of industrial music (or whatever you want to call Themes from William Blake...) just a year later.

Well desires can change rather quickly.

 

[Mort Divine]

I always thought that the production on Nattens Madrigal was Ulver attempting to get more black metal street cred. I like the album, but it seriously didn't need to be that raw.

It isn't 'raw' at all.

 

[WCannibal]

Okay whatever it's "trebly". You know what I mean.

 

[crimsonfloyd]

Well desires can change rather quickly.

Yeah it's just a highly speculative claim and one that doesn't fit in with a band who has never followed trends.

 

[MasterOLightning]

Which of the Hirilorn 2LPs would you guys most recommend for purchase? I can get any of the three for $25.

 

[voilenoir]

Which of the Hirilorn 2LPs would you guys most recommend for purchase? I can get any of the three for $25.

A Hymn To The Ancient Souls is good, I would say that one. Did you end up getting one?

 

[voilenoir]

Although I believe they have 2 different versions if I am not mistaken...

 

[MasterOLightning]

I'll probably get that one. Lots of music.

 

[TBabin]

Personally no. I find that usually the vocals kill it for me, although I've heard a few that have pretty good instrumentals going on.

 

[SkeletonWitch]

Legends of Evil and Eternal Death is some of the best swedish BM i've heard. Go for it.

 

[MasterOLightning]

Hirilorn is French, but okay.

 

[Cythraul]

Hirilorn is so fucking good imo. I like their demo stuff better than their full-length, but it's all pretty damn good imo.

 

[MasterOLightning]

A Hymn To The Ancient Souls seems pretty demo heavy. I'm picking that up. If I really dig it, I'll get the other collections sooner or later.

I'm getting these by local delivery from the former Metal Haven store. If anyone wants me to forward them a list of vinyls he has for sale via mail order, PM me. He's a completely trustworthy seller, and there are some real goodies there. Expect higher prices for some rarities, but there are quite a few good finds at $25 and under. Good stuff that lingered after the store closed has a good price.

 

[voilenoir]

I'll probably get that one. Lots of music.

Hell yes!

Hirilorn is so fucking good imo. I like their demo stuff better than their full-length, but it's all pretty damn good imo.

Agreed

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Hirilorn rules.